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Sheldon, William – Age 20, Year: 1863 – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Robertson-Slaughter

William Sheldon – 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Robertson-Slaughter

NAID: 45619867   NAID File Unit: 45619863     Microform: M1801

Military Service

Unit: 55th Massachusetts Infantry, Robertson-Slaughter

Regiment:  55 infantry massachusetts

ID: 19408771

Company: C

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: May 21, 1863

Enlisted state: Massachusetts (Mass.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Readville

Residence

State born: Ohio (O.)

County born: 

Town born: Palmyra

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 9“

Complexion: Dark (Drk or Dk)

Eye color: ???

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 45619867

NAID File Unit: 45619863

Microform: M1801

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